Dear Alpine Community,

The excitement has continued to grow, and history was made once again, this time by Louis Muhlen-Schulte. Louis put together 2 impressive runs at the World Cup Giant Slalom in Aspen, Colorado to finish 27th and in doing so made history for Australia by becoming the first male athlete to score World Cup points in Giant Slalom. This hallmark moment built upon the earlier achievements of Harry Laidlaw and Madison Hoffman earlier this season. This is a testament to commiting yourself to something you love, driving yourself every day to be better than the last, and striving to be the best possible version of you! I hope this serves as an inspiration to all our athletes that Australians can compete on the world stage in Alpine. For each of you it requires following a passion, working hard and perseverance through the ups and downs. 

I would also like to take this opportunity to recognize three Ski Cross athletes who will be representing Australia at the Ski Cross World Junior Championships in Idre Fjall SWE on April 13-15th. All the best to Kyra Wheatley, Emerson Facer and Duncan Cowan in their training and competition in the lead up to and at the World Junior Championships.
 
With many athletes still overseas competing in both North America and Europe, I wish everyone a great end to the season. For those who are already back in Australia and enjoying some time off before the start of our domestic winter, remember that now is the time to start your physical preparation. With only 11 weeks until the June long weekend that means you can get in TWO cycles of Snow Ready- Snow Australia’s physical training program. Give yourself the advantage this season of being stronger and fitter than the last and give yourself the opportunity to make the most of your on-snow training.

Ski Fast!

Shawn Fleming
Alpine Director
Snow Australia

Eighteen up-and-coming Australian athletes will be lining up at FIS Junior World Championship events over the coming weeks.

The Ski Cross Junior World Championships take place in Idre Fjäll, Sweden from 13 April where YOG flag bearer Duncan Cowan will feature along with Emerson Facer and Kyra Wheatley.

2022 Olympian Louis Muhlen-Schulte has created history, becoming the first Australian male to finish in the top-30 in a World Cup giant slalom race and secure World Cup points after placing 27th in Aspen, USA.

Virtus, the International Sports Federation for athletes with intellectual impairments, hosted prestigious Virtus athletic events since 2016 - including the World Skiing Championships in 2016 and 2018 - with this year’s events seeing athletes contest the slalom, giant slalom and Super G events.

Mount Buller Race Club was established in 1987 for young alpine ski and snowboard athletes. With a member base spread across Under 10’s, U12’s, U14’s, U16’s, FIS and masters, this is a diverse club cultivating a strong community feel.